Do you want evidence that this recipe is good? How about the fact that I've been eating it for lunch AND dinne

Okay, I know that practically every food blogger and their mother has posted a recipe Baked Zucchini Fries, bu

Funny story - I was going to make this honey balsamic chicken with chicken thighs, but they were $3.49/lb. an

It's highly unusual for me to cook with an ingredient like root beer, but I have to admit, I've been extremely

I've been dying to post this all week because these Sweet Potato Corn Cakes are SOOO good and I just know that

Frozen vegetables have their pros and cons. They're quick, convenient, and they can be quite cost effective (c

Meatloaf isn't pretty. Let's just get that out on the table. It's so ugly, in fact, that I couldn't stop giggl

I had an email from a reader (sorry, can't find the email to fetch your name!) a while back requesting that I

A week or so ago, I got a wonderful email from a fellow New Orleanian (is that a word?) who said she had seen

There comes a time in every girl's life when she needs a chocolate mug cake. Perhaps it's one of those days wh

It's a miracle. Macaroni and cheese that is smooth, creamy, and gooey, is made in one pot, requires only a few

I love all things tropical. I love the weather, I love the music, I love the FOOD. I often day dream of a prin

I know hot soup may seem characteristically out of place, especially since I'm posting it on the unofficial fi

During the hot summer months all I ever want to eat is lemon raspberry slushies. There's something about that

I LOVE quesadillas. Crispy on the outside, all warm and melty on the inside... Oh so good. While I don't think

This pasta salad is super easy to throw together and is surprisingly filling! I was also really happy with how

I may have stumbled upon the most refreshing drink on the planet. ...well, one of the most refreshing drinks,

I love lasagna, but I rarely, rarely ever make it. Why? Because it just seems like so much work. You've got to

Do you have a hard time getting your kids/spouse/significan other out of bed in the morning? Just pop a batch

Who doesn't love pesto, right? It's rich, flavorful, and it can turn something completely boring (like pasta)

If I haven't convinced you yet to try no-knead bread, perhaps this post will. These perfect little rolls are s

Inspired by this recipe that showed up in my mail box last week, I decided to pair two of my favorites, kale a

So, I got a really excellent deal on chicken thighs this week - $0.99 / lb. Ironically, the regular 2 lb. pack

Let me first say that I'm sure this is probably not authentic chicken yakisoba. I've never eaten chicken yakis

One of my all-time favorite, easy side dishes is coconut jasmine rice. So, I started thinking that if cooking

When someone suggested that I make soda bread for St. Paddy's day, I have to admit, I cringed a little. I trie

I never really understood why people say that chocolate is better than sex. Chocolate? Chocolate?! No ma'am. I

Okay, so this little gem really deserves a post of its own, rather than being hidden in the Chili Lime Shrimp

Betcha didn't think you could eat shrimp on a budget, did you? Well, if you use the basic Budget Byting princi

Honey + Balsamic Vinegar + Butter = Heaven. I'm not sure if I really need to say anything more... oh wait, it'

Okay, if you haven't quite honed your kitchen skills yet but you still need a recipe to impress, this is the r

Words. Cannot. Describe. ...how insanely good these Black Bean Quesadillas are!! This is my new favorite recip

What, haven't you heard? Jello shots are all sophisticated and stuff now. Don't believe me? Check out all of t

It's been incredibly warm and balmy all winter, but today was cold, dark, and rainy, which is perfect because

I loved eating the teriyaki meatball bowls all week but they desperately need a vegetable side to balance thin

I don't know what it is with me and meatballs lately... but here we go again! This time it's Teriyaki Meatbal